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Minden, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
630
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,112
ZIP codes
0
Minden and its ZIP codes
Minden at a glance
- Minden is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,167 a year, 45% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,500 (18% below Iowa) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Minden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,167
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
41.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (250), Irish Americans (45), Swedish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Minden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
How people get to work
Minden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 41.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Minden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeolaCity | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| PersiaCity | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| UnderwoodCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| TennantCity | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HancockCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| AvocaCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| McClellandCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PortsmouthCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OaklandCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| CorleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WalnutCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| TreynorCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HarlanCity | 17 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minden, IA in?
- Minden is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Minden, IA?
- About 630 people live in Minden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minden?
- Nearby places include Neola (4.1 mi), Shelby (5.3 mi), Persia (7.7 mi), Bentley (7.8 mi), Underwood (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023